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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,423.25, 370,431.14 and 147,567.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,423.25, 370,431.14 and 147,567.58 is: 203,647.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,423.25 : 370,431.14 = 147,567.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,423.25/370,431.14 = 147,567.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,423.25x = 370,431.14 × 147,567.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,423.25x = 54,663,626,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,663,626,329.28/268,423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,647.13

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